Monthly Archives: April 2008

Richard Dawkins’ Letter to His Daughter

Posted on April 19, 2008 by John Judy

On good and bad reasons for believing stuff. Note to Self: When kids are old enough, plagiarize Dawkins.

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New Comics for Next Wednesday, 04-23-08

Posted on April 19, 2008 by John Judy

(Dexter Morgan, Comic Book Guy, loves his action figures!) AVENGERS: KREE-SKRULL WAR SC by Roy Thomas, Neal Adams, and the Buscema Bros. (John & Sal).  A new printing of a timeless classic coinciding with the current Marvel “Secret Invasion” storyline.  … Continue reading →

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Why People Who Live in Cities Want Gun Control

Posted on April 18, 2008 by John Judy

Ladies and Gentlemen: The LA Times Murder Blog! (Excuse me, it’s called the “Homicide Report” and it lists details of every violent death in LA, over 800 last year.  The print edition only covers a fraction of them, usually kids … Continue reading →

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How I Feel About My Country Tonight

Posted on April 17, 2008 by John Judy

Maybe it’s the papal visit that pushed me over the edge…

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Hillary Gazes Into the Abyss Which Then Votes for Obama

Posted on April 15, 2008 by John Judy

“Battle not with monsters, lest ye become a monster, and if you gaze into the Abyss, the Abyss gazes also into you.” – Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, “Beyond Good and Evil” 1886. As this election drags on through the dysfunctional swamp … Continue reading →

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John Adams on HBO

Posted on April 14, 2008 by John Judy

I’ve written about this show before but now that we’re closing in on the final episode I feel compelled to write once more about how much I’m enjoying it.  Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney currently top my list for next … Continue reading →

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Quick Reviews for Comics Due 04-16-08

Posted on April 12, 2008 by John Judy

AVENGERS INITIATIVE #11 by Dan Slott and Stefano Caselli. “Killed in Action” wraps up here with Camp Hammond giving Camp Crystal Lake a run for its blood money! Recommended. BRAVE AND BOLD #12 by Mark Waid and George Perez. All … Continue reading →

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Jury Duty Concluded

Posted on April 8, 2008 by John Judy

Nuthin’ to it really…

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